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Senior Business Analyst

Communicate Recruitment·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
TechnologyseniorFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 28, 2026

Job Description: As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with stakeholders, product owners, UX designers, and development teams to gather and define requirements Translating business needs into clear user stories, functional specifications, and solution requirements Driving process improvements and identifying opportunities to enhance customer experiences Developing business cases and supporting strategic initiatives Managing and refining product backlogs and delivery roadmaps Facilitating communication between business and technical teams Supporting solution design and ensuring successful project delivery Contributing to UX improvements and customer-centric product enhancements Producing and maintaining high-quality business and technical documentation Working within Agile teams to deliver innovative, scalable digital solutions Skills & Experience: Minimum 5-6 years' experience as a Business Analyst within web, e-commerce, digital, or technology-focused environments Strong business analysis and systems analysis experience Proven ability to gather, analyse, and document requirements Experience working with Agile and Scrum methodologies Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to query and analyse data sources Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Figma, Loom, and Google Workspace Understanding of HTML, CSS, databases, and web technologies Knowledge of UX principles and web accessibility standards Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Qualification: Relevant degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or related field Experience with consumer-facing organisations Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs.

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Company

Communicate Recruitment

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

senior

Valid until

November 28, 2026

Created

October 28, 2026

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